Lake Wakatipu Clima and Average Tempo
Clima of Lake Wakatipu: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Lake Wakatipu month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mês | Máxima média | Mínima média | Precipitação | Avaliação |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janeiro | 21° | 12° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| fevereiro | 21° | 11° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| março | 19° | 10° | 103 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| abril | 16° | 8° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 12° | 5° | 98 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| junho | 9° | 3° | 121 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| julho | 8° | 2° | 94 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| agosto | 9° | 2° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| setembro | 10° | 2° | 239 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| outubro | 13° | 5° | 255 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| novembro | 18° | 8° | 105 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| dezembro | 20° | 10° | 143 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Clima type: Temperate. Fonte: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lake Wakatipu
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Lake Wakatipu compares com nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Lake Wakatipu.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown | 2 km | 10°C | about the same | 1645 mm |
| Queenstown Airport | 7 km | 10°C | about the same | 1625 mm |
| Wanaka | 53 km | 11°C | +1°C warmer | 1496 mm |
| Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand | 76 km | 12°C | +2°C warmer | 5692 mm |
| Milford Sound | 76 km | 12°C | +2°C warmer | 5692 mm |
Melhor época para visitar Lake Wakatipu
Go in fevereiro. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: agosto, setembro and outubro – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Lake Wakatipu
Today is much warmer than average for outubro. The forecast high of 23°C is 10.1°C above the 13°C typical for this month.
Chuva is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in dezembro a fevereiro.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- Layers – the daily swing is 19°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell – 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid agosto, setembro and outubro – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumo
Lake Wakatipu is a lake in Otago. Lake Wakatipu is a lake known as a Z-shaped lake at Queenstown.
Neste momento, a temperatura é de 17°C (62°F) in Lake Wakatipu com céu limpo. A sensação térmica é de 16°C. Hoje as temperaturas variam de 7°C a 23°C. A probabilidade de precipitação é de 0%. As condições para passeios turísticos têm pontuação de 9.9/10 – excelente — pode sair agora.
A melhor época para visitar Lake Wakatipu is fevereiro. O clima é temperate. agosto, setembro and outubro costumam ser os meses menos confortáveis. janeiro é o mês mais quente, com máximas médias próximas de 21°C, enquanto julho é o mês mais frio, com mínimas próximas de 2°C.
O principal aeroporto mais próximo é Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 7 km away. Entre os destaques próximos estão Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park and South Island.
Em termos simples. Today is much warmer than average for outubro. The forecast high of 23°C is 10.1°C above the 13°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 1 PM a 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Lake Wakatipu today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Lake Wakatipu
| Tipo | Lake |
|---|---|
| Region | Otago |
| País | nova Zelândia |
| Continente | Oceania |
| Coordenadas | 45°2′60″S 168°40′0.1″E (-45.05, 168.6667) |
| Maximum depth | 380 m |
| Known for | a Z-shaped lake at Queenstown |
| Hora local | 3:00 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Melhores meses | fevereiro |
| Clima | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Wakatipu?
Lake Wakatipu is a lake in Otago. Its coordinates are -45.05, 168.6667. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Lake Wakatipu agora?
It is currently 17°C (62°F) com céu limpo. Humidade is 59% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Lake Wakatipu?
fevereiro offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Wakatipu, which has a temperate climate. agosto, setembro and outubro are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lake Wakatipu in?
Lake Wakatipu observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The hora local is 3:00 PM.
What is the nearest airport a Lake Wakatipu?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 7 km away.
What are the top things a do in Lake Wakatipu?
Popular options include Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, South Island and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Previsão and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualidade do ar and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated outubro 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
